Quick Summary: Osso buco is a Northern Italian braised stew traditionally made with veal shanks, but lamb, beef, or oxtail work beautifully. The shanks braise in wine and stock with vegetables for three hours until fork-tender. The marrow-filled bones give the stew its luxurious texture. Naturally slow-carb and keto-friendly. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 3 …
Quick Summary: Seared lamb chops with a fruity-tangy sauce made from red currant jelly, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar. A classic British sauce that pairs beautifully with lamb, pork, or game. Includes substitutions for the currant jelly and a non-alcoholic version. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE …
Quick Summary: A low-carb fruit tart made with almond-based frangipane filling and fresh apricots, no crust required. The frangipane bakes into a soft, creamy base that holds the fruit beautifully. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Serves: 9 Jump to: RECIPE | What is frangipane? | How to Modify Tarts to …
Quick Summary: Fresh jicama, mango, cucumber, and radish tossed with a ginger lime dressing and finished with chile-lime salt (Tajín). A riff on the popular Mexican street fruit cups. Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and refreshing. Prep: 20 min | Serves: 5 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | The Dressing | Chile-Lime-Salt | FAQ If you go …
Quick Summary: A floral, honey-like jelly made from foraged dandelion petals, infused with elderflower liqueur. Tastes like spring captured in a jar. Includes tips for harvesting dandelions efficiently and variations using lavender or citrus. Prep: 30 min + 24 hr steep | Cook: 15 min | Makes: 8 jars Jump to: RECIPE | Nutrition in …
Quick Summary: Six themed herb garden combinations for containers: Mediterranean cooking, Mexican cooking, seafood dishes, craft cocktails, herbal teas, and fresh salads. Each grouping considers which herbs grow well together and which culinary uses they serve. Works for balconies, patios, or decks. At HeathGlen Organic Farm, I grow herbs both in the ground and in …
Quick Summary: Boneless leg of lamb butterflied, rubbed with a Mexican mole-inspired spice blend (cocoa, coffee, ancho, chipotle), stuffed with orange zest, sesame seeds, and Mexican chocolate, then rolled and slow-roasted. An impressive centerpiece for Easter or any celebration. Includes cooking temperature guide and trussing instructions. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 2 hours | Serves: …
Quick Summary: A no-bake citrus filling in a pecan crust that mimics the flavor of expensive Meyer lemons. Combines lemon zest, orange zest, and marmalade for that distinctive lemon-orange taste. Low-carb friendly if you use sugar substitutes. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min (crust only) | Chill: 4 hours | Serves: 9 Jump to: …
Quick Summary: Hard-boiled eggs pickled in spiced beet brine turn vibrant pink and make an easy, portable low carb snack. Includes a red cabbage variation for even lower carbs. Prep: 30 min | Pickle time: 2 days | Makes: 8 eggs | Keeps: 2 weeks refrigerated Jump to: RECIPE | Are Beets Slow Carb or …
Quick Summary: A creamy Italian custard made with Greek yogurt and heavy cream, topped with strawberries macerated in balsamic vinegar. Rich, elegant, and naturally low in carbs. The balsamic adds unexpected depth to the berries. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 5 min | Chill: 4 hours | Serves: 6 Jump to:RECIPE | Slow Carb and …
Recipes for classic Mint Julep and Parmesan Cheese Straws as craft cocktails and appetizers for Kentucky Derby
Recipes for craft cocktails for Earth Day using green tea syrup. Includes a Green tea collins and green tea grasshopper dink and a radish appetizer tray.
Rosemary sabels are a cookie similar to shortbread that pair nicely with citrus cocktails.
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Tender lemon blondies topped with a Limoncello-spiked frosting and fresh citrus zest. Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any spring celebration. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min | Makes: 16 bars Jump to: RECIPE | What is a Blondie? | Using Limoncello | How to Make It? | More Citrus …
Three recipes for deviled egg fillings that are packed with flavor but still satisfy low carb and keto lifestyles. Great for appetizers or portable snacks.